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Are You Interested in a Career in the Food Ingredient Industry?

The food manufacturing and processing sector is a billion dollar a year industry in North America. From those who grow and produce the ingredients and food we eat, to those who work in labs, manufacturing, and production facilities, the industry offers a variety of exciting opportunities.

Grow With Us!

At AIFI, we’re interested in cultivating fresh talent to serve our clients in a wide range of food production sectors. We are especially interested in students pursuing undergraduate degrees in food science, though a wide range of degree programs play into providing outstanding service to food ingredient clients.

For example, courses such as biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, and physics, prepare students for careers in the food ingredient industry by fostering an understanding of the properties and characteristics of food ingredients. Food technology courses help students apply the study of processing, preservation, sanitation, storage, and the marketing of foods.

Get the Inside Track

We welcome talented food science and related students to get the inside track on the industry by applying for a select number of internships. As an AIFI apprentice, you’ll be mentored by experts in the food ingredient business on a global level. You’ll get first-hand experience tracking the commodities market, researching the latest trends in food ingredients and sourcing exciting new breakthroughs for our customers.